How Michael Urie and Lux Pascal prepared for a very queer 'Richard II'
Richard II stars Michael Urie and Lux Pascal and director Craig Baldwin discuss queering the Shakespeare play for its new iteration off-Broadway.
November 12, 2025
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13 LGBTQ+ British Royals in History
Historians have pegged several as likely members of the community, and in the 21st century at least one is out and proud.
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Love and activism in Wisconsin
Wisconsin couple Richard Taylor and Ray Vahey were coming up on their 50 years together when Taylor died in July. But in their last year together they not only decided to finally come out to family and friends but also joined a very public fight against a constitutional marriage ban on the November ballot.
September 15, 2006
God Save the King
Christopher Marlowe's Edward II is revived by The Red Bull Theater in New York City and, as Don Shewey discovers, suffers from trying to make a gay play "gayer."
December 26, 2007
Gavin Creel Belts King and I's 'Something Wonderful' as Gay Love Song
The reimagining of the classic is part of a series that pays homage to the work of Rodgers and Hammerstein.Â
January 10, 2020
TV That's Better Than 'Downton Abbey'
In Shakespeare Uncovered, Jeremy Irons, Derek Jacobi, and others tell us about the man who invented show business, created gender-bending characters, and wrote plays that leave Downton Abbey in the dust.
January 25, 2013
Cheyenne Jackson channels a 'horny Disney character' in 'Oh, Mary!,' his Broadway return
The actor talks playing Mary's Teacher opposite his former 30 Rock costar Jane Krakowski and staging his one-man show in Carnegie Hall.
November 20, 2025
Player Who Hurled Antigay Slurs at Robbie Rogers Suspended for Two Games
Richard Chaplow allegedly called Rogers a "queer" during a Saturday match.
August 25, 2016
Richard Griffiths, Star of 'Withnail & I' and 'History Boys,' Dies at 65
Well known for portraying Harry Potter's obnoxious uncle, Griffiths also played noteworthy gay roles.
March 29, 2013
Hot Sheet: Week of May 24-31
This week's round of what's hot in arts and entertainment include a balloon ride with Ed Asner and shows with two of our favorite Brits.
May 22, 2009
Reflections on a Bush-Era Coming Out
Jazz musician Dave Koz took a huge risk in 2004, but it paid dividends in the end.
October 11, 2018